Kayak Rolling

by Loel Collins

Rolling is the most critical skill any kayaker must know. Also called the “Eskimo Roll,” it is the act of righting an overturned kayak through body motion, often complemented by paddling. Those new to kayaking can acquire the three-dimensional thinking necessary to progress in the sport by learning the skill, while intermediates and even advanced paddlers can gain enhanced confidence by fine-tuning their rolling technique. Kayak The Black Art Demystified is an easy-to-follow, four-color guide to learning and improving a bombproof roll in rough water. Relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters, its step-by-step, visual approach to learning through sequence photos, illustrations, and diagrams makes it a must-have for paddlers of all kinds of kayaks if they wish to resurface healthy and conscious when their boats turn over.

80 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2004

Reviews

[Martin Rennick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lets be clear. This book is not literature. It is 72 pages with lots of pictures and photograghs all aimed at teaching people how to roll a kayak. I don't usually write book reviews and to be honest, there is only one reason I am doing so now. This is simply a forum for me to shamelessly brag, that I have successfully learned how to roll a kayak (with the help of this little book). Old dogs, new tricks.